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Mrs. Walter B. James

1860 - 1946

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The image shows a bird on a piece of wood in front of a blooming cactus plant. The color palette includes greens, browns, grays, and yellows. The bird is facing slightly to the left, with its tail and wings extending to the right. The cactus has branches and yellow flowers blooming on it against a plain background.
Robert Havell, Jr., Bay-winged Bunting, 1830, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.94

Bay-winged Bunting

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1830 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.94

This is a painting of two hooded mergansers standing on a rocky outcrop by water. One is a male with a black and white crest, bold coloring, and intricate patterning, while the other is a smaller, subtler female with brown tones and a reddish crest. The birds are depicted on rocks with tufts of grass, next to blue water. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.
Robert Havell, Jr., Hooded Merganser, 1834, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.232

Hooded Merganser

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1834 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.232

This is a painting of a hawk perched on a branch. The artwork features a detailed depiction of a hawk with intricately painted feathers displaying shades of brown, orange, and hints of white. The bird has a majestic and poised demeanor, with its piercing eye and sharp beak, while its talons clutch onto a branch. The background is a plain, off-white color which highlights the hawk. This is done in the style of John James Audubon.
Robert Havell, Jr., Louisiana Hawk, 1837, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.392

Louisiana Hawk

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1837 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.392

This is a painting of three birds among tall grass. The artwork depicts three Least Bittern birds in a natural setting. The birds are shown with their long necks and extended beaks. The background consists of lush green tall grass. The intricate detailing of the feathers, the texture of the grass, and the posture of the birds capture a moment of stillness. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Robert Havell, Jr., Least Bittern, 1834, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.210

Least Bittern

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1834 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.210

This is a painting of two birds perched on a pine tree branch. The illustration depicts two small birds positioned near the top of a diagonally oriented brown branch adorned with slender green pine needles and a pine cone. The bird on the left is drawn in earthy tones, with darker brown on its back and wings complementing its light brown head. The bird on the right showcases a bright yellow underbelly fading into olive-green and black wing feathers. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Robert Havell, Jr., Pine Creeping Warbler, 1832, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.140

Pine Creeping Warbler

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1832 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.140

This is a painting of two birds perched on branches. The artwork features two Hooded Warblers perched on different types of branches. The upper bird has a yellow underbelly, green wings, and a black hood. The lower bird also has vibrant colors. The branches have green leaves, white flowers, and elongated seed pods. The background is minimalist, focusing on the details of the birds and foliage. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Robert Havell, Jr., Hooded Warbler, 1831, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.110

Hooded Warbler

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1831 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.110

This is a painting of two great horned owls perched on a branch. Two owls are depicted in intricate detail, one taller than the other, situated on a branch. The owls have yellow eyes and ear tufts, with detailed feathers in brown, black, and white. The branch is realistically depicted, with subtle details like moss or lichen. The background is neutral, highlighting the owls' features. The style resembles that of John James Audubon.
Robert Havell, Jr., Great Horned Owl, 1829, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.61

Great Horned Owl

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1829 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.61

This is a painting of two birds perched on a tree branch with dark berries. The artwork features two birds, one poised attentively, with its tail raised and wings slightly spread, while the other maintains a more calm posture. They both exhibit a mix of dark slate-blue and white coloring, set against a backdrop of a simple tree branch adorned with dangling dark berries. The minimal background enhances the delicate detailing of the birds’ feathers and the texture of the twigs and berries.
Robert Havell, Jr., Snow-Bird, 1827, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.13

Snow-Bird

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1827 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.13

This is a print of two Snowy Owls perched the branches of a dead tree. The owls have striking white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, and both are perched on branches of a gnarled and weathered tree on the left. The sky behind them is covered in dark blue-gray clouds. The lower owl is facing the left with its head turned towards us, while the owl above it has its torso facing us and its head turned to the right, its chest fluffed up.
Robert Havell, Jr., Snowy Owl, 1831, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.121

Snowy Owl

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1831 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.121

This is a painting of eider ducks in a natural setting. The image features three ducks amid lush grasses. The ducks’ feathers are rendered in detailed, natural colors, with notable variations in pattern across the different birds. The background is a mix of sky and dense foliage.
Robert Havell, Jr., Eider Duck, 1835, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James, 1945.8.246

Eider Duck

Robert Havell, Jr. · 1835 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper ·  Accession ID  1945.8.246

Bibliography

1946

  • "Mrs. Walter B. James. Widow of Academy of Medicine; Leader Headed Day Nursery." The New York Times (16 August 1946): L21.